NetApp, NASSCOM Foundation Join Forces to Bridge AI Talent Gap with New Skilling Program

George Kurian, CEO, NetApp and Rostow Ravanan, Chairperson, Nasscom Foundation

Recognizing India’s pivotal role in the global AI economy, NetApp®, the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, today announced a multi-year partnership with the Nasscom Foundation to launch a skilling program in AI in Data Science. Furthering its commitment to promoting Data Science and AI Education, the initiative was unveiled in Bengaluru in the presence of George Kurian, CEO, NetApp and Rostow Ravanan, Chairperson, Nasscom Foundation.

The program is designed to prepare the next generation of technology talent from underserved communities by equipping them with in-demand skills in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. In its first phase, engineering graduates from resource-constrained communities across the states of Karnataka and Delhi will be trained through a comprehensive curriculum that blends technical expertise with workplace readiness and industry exposure.

Our partnership with Nasscom Foundation reflects our shared vision of building a future-ready workforce. We are meeting the evolving needs of the digital economy by co-creating industry-relevant curricula. This helps not only in nurturing AI talent at scale but also strengthening Nasscom Foundation’s skilling ecosystem, said Vasanthi Ramesh, Vice President of Engineering and Site Leader, NetApp India.

Participants will undertake 120 hours of technical training in Python, data analytics, machine learning, and deep learning, complemented by NetApp-curated sessions on Kubernetes, persistent storage, and AI infrastructure. Beyond technical skills, the initiative will also deliver 60 hours of soft skills development, including communication, teamwork, and career guidance, to enable graduates to be job-ready. Industry-recognized certifications and job placement support will further enhance employability, with a target of placing nearly 70 percent of the cohort in technology roles.

“The growing demand for AI and Data Science professionals is reshaping the future of work,” said Mr. Rostow Ravanan, Chairperson, Nasscom Foundation. “To meet this transformation head-on, it is vital to bridge the opportunity gap by ensuring equitable access to continuous, industry-aligned skilling. Our collaboration with NetApp reflects this vision where we are empowering youth, especially women from underserved communities, with the digital, AI, and data capabilities needed to thrive in an inclusive and future-ready economy.”

The skilling program launched by NetApp and Nasscom Foundation furthers India’s ambition to be a global hub for AI talent by addressing a critical gap: the need for skilled, ethical, and job-ready professionals. Through rigorous technical training combined with real-world exposure, the initiative will create pathways into meaningful technology careers and broaden inclusion in the digital economy.

About Nasscom Foundation:

Established in 2001, Nasscom Foundation has been witness to the transformative power of technology for over two decades. Part of the Nasscom ecosystem, we are a neutral not-for-profit organization representing the Indian tech industry. We remain rooted to our core philosophy of TechForGood, where our efforts are focused on unlocking the power of technology by creating access and opportunity for those who need it the most. We work on helping people and institutions transform the way they tackle social and economic challenges through technology. We have five key areas of intervention – Digital Literacy, Skilling and Employability, Women Entrepreneurship, Scaling Social Innovation and Empowering NGO Ecosystem.

About NetApp

For more than three decades, NetApp has helped the world’s leading organizations navigate change – from the rise of enterprise storage to the intelligent era defined by data and AI. Today, NetApp is the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, helping customers turn data into a catalyst for innovation, resilience, and growth.

At the heart of that infrastructure is the NetApp data platform – the unified, enterprise-grade, intelligent foundation that connects, protects, and activates data across every cloud, workload, and environment. Built on the proven power of NetApp ONTAP, our leading data management software and OS, and enhanced by automation through the AI Data Engine and AFX, it delivers observability, resilience, and intelligence at scale.

Disaggregated by design, the NetApp data platform separates storage, services, and control so enterprises can modernize faster, scale efficiently, and innovate without lock-in. As the only enterprise storage platform natively embedded in the world’s largest clouds, it gives organizations the freedom to run any workload anywhere with consistent performance, governance, and protection.

With NetApp, data is always ready – ready to defend against threats, ready to power AI, and ready to drive the next breakthrough. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking enterprises trust NetApp to turn intelligence into advantage.

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NSBT’s New AI Lab with Findability Sciences Turns Students into Builders of the Future

Nath School of Business & Technology (NSBT), a social initiative of Shri N. Kagliwal and part of MGM University, has joined hands with global AI leader Findability Sciences to establish a cutting-edge AI Lab in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, extending their existing partnership. Findability Sciences also has a similar long standing partnership existing with Worcester institute, USA and NSBT finds itself fortunate to treat this path here.

This initiative does not treat industry and academia as separate silos — rather, it dissolves the boundaries. At NSBT, we believe that education and enterprise must not merely collaborate but interweave. This AI Lab will be a shared space where students, faculty, and professionals build, think, and solve together.

Students enrolled in the BCA (Artificial Intelligence & Data Science) program will gain hands-on exposure to generative AI, machine learning, and natural language processing (NLP). Through direct engagement with enterprise-grade platforms (such as Findability’s Agentic AI), global mentorship, and real-world projects, students will develop both technical competence and industry fluency.

Anand Mahurkar, Founder & CEO, Findability Sciences, “At Findability Sciences, our journey in Shambajinagar has always been anchored in talent, not location. Collaborating with NSBT, we’re bringing world-class AI infrastructure and mentorship right here—to create an ecosystem where students solve real problems, contribute to global innovation, and uplift their own communities.”

A hallmark of the initiative is the Graduate Qualifying Project (GQP) — a capstone experience where every final-year student tackles a real-world challenge co-mentored by NSBT faculty and Findability engineers. These aren’t academic case studies, but working AI solutions — giving graduates an immediate edge in careers and entrepreneurship.

“Quality tech education, jobs, and innovation can emerge from small towns, not just big tech hubs,” said Harsh Vardhan Jajoo, Director of NSBT.

This initiative positions Sambhaji Nagar as an emerging AI innovation hub, empowers local talent with global tools, and pioneers a future where learning and innovation thrive in the same ecosystem.

NVIDIA Inks Agreement with Thapar Institute to Launch Advanced Al & Data Science School

NVIDIA has partnered with Patiala, Punjab-based Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET) to establish the Thapar School of Advanced AI & Data Science (TSAAI). This collaboration aims to empower students and faculty with essential AI skills and knowledge.

The new TSAAI will be located at TIET's Patiala campus and offer a comprehensive range of academic programs in AI. It's exciting to see educational institutions and industry leaders coming together to promote AI expertise and research.

The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between TIET and NVIDIA marked a significant milestone in our journey towards advancing AI education and research. Through its technical collaboration with NVIDIA, TIET offers a formidable infrastructure, currently 227 Petaflops of Al performance to be expanded to over 500 Petaflops, tailored for the most demanding Al and Deep Learning tasks.

Mr. Vishal Dhupar, Managing Director of Asia South NVIDIA, shares his insights on the groundbreaking collaboration of Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology and NVIDIA for Thapar School of Advanced AI and Data Science.

Together, we're revolutionizing AI and Data Science… pic.twitter.com/gg6GJ6DPjR

— Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (@TIETofficial) July 7, 2024

With NVIDIA's state-of-the-art technology, TIET is poised to create a dynamic environment for innovation, research, and professional development.

TIET will set up state-of-the-art AI infrastructure leveraging NVIDIA DGX systems with NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPUs, NVIDIA A100 Tensor Core GPUs, and the NVIDIA AI Enterprise software platform for the development and deployment of generative AI. This dedicated data centre will offer 227 petaflops of AI performance with nearly 8 terabytes of GPU memory. Apart from core accelerated computing infrastructure, TIET is setting up edge computing infrastructure with 500 Jetson Nano developer kits to build up the startup ecosystem, taking leaps forward to turn graduates into job creators rather than job seekers.

This AI university program aims to offer a comprehensive range of courses, labs, research opportunities and innovation projects to empower both students and faculty with essential AI skills and knowledge.

The Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET), formerly known as Thapar University, is a private Deemed-to-be University established in 1956 in Patiala, Punjab. It has a rich history and is one of India's oldest and finest educational institutions. TIET provides a steady source of highly skilled talent to the nation as well as overseas. With a 300-acre campus, it is top-ranked and accredited with an 'A+' Grade by NAAC. The institute offers excellent placements, international collaborations, and over 300 scholarships. If you're interested in engineering education, TIET is definitely worth exploring.

IISc's FSID Launches Multidisciplinary Research Center of Data for Public Good

IISc’s FSID Launches Centre of Data for Public Good with a first-of-a-kind Symposium

In an initiative aimed at leveraging data for social good, the Foundation for Science Innovation and Development (FSID) within the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) announces the launch of the Centre of Data for Public Good (CDPG). The Centre is dedicated to advancing research, innovation, collaboration, and best practices in the realm of data science, analytics, and policy to address critical societal challenges.

CDPG will serve as a hub for multidisciplinary research, bringing together experts from academia, industry, and government to harness the power of data to benefit the public. With a focus on ethical data use, privacy, and responsible AI, the centre aims to develop solutions that positively impact areas such as smart cities, agriculture, logistics, geospatial, environmental sustainability, and so on.

Emphasising collaboration and innovation, the centre is set to bring under its umbrella learnings from pioneering projects such as the India Urban Data Exchange (IUDX) and the Agricultural Data Exchange (ADeX). These projects, with their focus on urban and agricultural sectors, align seamlessly with the centre’s mission. By incorporating these initiatives, the CDPG will leverage the expertise and resources of IUDX and ADeX, creating a collaborative environment that will accelerate the development and implementation of data-centric solutions. This amalgamation of efforts reflects the Centre’s commitment to harnessing the power of data in addressing real-world issues and advancing the field of data science for societal benefit.

Speaking about the launch, Prof Govindan Rangarajan, Director, IISc said, “The Centre of Data for Public Good within FSID represents a commitment to harnessing the transformative power of data for the betterment of society. At IISc, we are pleased to nurture such programmes that combine research and practice in service of the nation.”

To mark the launch of the centre, IISc hosted the Symposium on Data for Public Good, a flagship event that brought together thought leaders, researchers, and practitioners in the field. The symposium served as a platform for exchanging ideas, showcasing innovative projects, and fostering collaborations.

Distinguished speakers at the event included Mr Kris Gopalakrishnan, Chairman, Axilor Ventures; Co-founder, Infosys, and President, Infosys Science Foundation; Mr J Satyanarayana, Chief Advisor, C4IR India, World Economic Forum; Mr Rajendra Kumar, Chief Postmaster General, Karnataka; Mr Kunal Kumar, Joint Secretary and Mission Director, Smart Cities Mission, and Mr Pramod Varma, CTO of Ekstep Foundation. Their talks shed light on the significance of leveraging data for public good and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).

This was followed by panel discussions on urban data, data governance, and agricultural and geospatial data. Many eminent speakers shared their views and several data-driven projects were showcased. Several start-ups displayed innovative solutions. A poster competition was also organised as part of the symposium.

The event culminated with the announcement of a Hackathon focused on a transportation demand prediction problem for specific bus routes in Surat and an air quality prediction problem for certain road segments of Bangalore.

About the CDPG

At CDPG, we are committed to democratising data and our mission is to help harness its power by creating data exchange platforms and integrating them seamlessly into the broader context of Data for Public Good. By ensuring that data exchange is conducted effectively, with a focus on privacy and security, we strive to make the benefits of data accessible to all, promoting inclusivity in decision-making processes.

For more information visit – https://dataforpublicgood.org.in/

upGrad and MSDE Trains India’s Youth from Non-Traditional Background in AI and Data Science

The initiative has been carried out through the skilling giant’s not-for-profit arm upGrad Foundation

upGrad Foundation, the not-for-profit and philanthropic arm of Asia's largest integrated learning, skilling, and workforce development company upGrad has recently concluded a 3-city ‘Future Skills Bootcamp on Data Science and Soft Skills’ with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).

Leaders in the frame (From left to right) Smt Trupti Pawar, Arpit Yadav, Dr Naresh Kumar Chavan, Dakshinamurthy Kolluru, Pintu Kumar Jain, Dr Shashikant, Dr Sumit

With a mission to equip India’s youth with essential skills in emerging technologies, each bootcamp was a week-long “train the trainer” program to support the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science from the ground up. 113 trainees were enrolled across National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) centers in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Mumbai. The program covered concepts in Data Science, including Machine Learning, AI applications, and Data visualization, along with contemporary soft skills for effective delivery.

This industry-linked initiative was aligned with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's Skill India Mission emphasizing practical, hands-on skilling. It was inaugurated in January this year at the NSTI Bengaluru (W), followed by the second edition in June at the NSTI Ramanthapur, Hyderabad. The latest edition was also inaugurated in the same month at the Chunabhatti campus of NSTI Mumbai by Joint Director, Shri Ketan Patel and Deputy Director, Dr Naresh Kumar Chavan, along with faculty from the uGDX School of Technology at ATLAS SkillTech University and other dignitaries. The initiative exemplifies the strong collaboration between government, industry and academia, and addresses the growing need for upskilling and enabling learners, especially the less privileged, to access opportunities in India’s fast-paced job market. It propels skill adoption by trainers who further train others, thus accelerating a multiplier effect.

"This course is designed to meet the needs of a growing market and the participants are excited and eager to improve their skills in this emerging field. The experienced faculty from upGrad are leading interactive sessions to actively engage the trainees,” commented Shri C.S. Murthy, Regional Director, Maharashtra, MSDE.

“There’s a massive socio-economic disparity in access to high-quality education within our communities. Our country’s most aspirational youth, most often face significant challenges in accessing education and employment opportunities. And as emerging fields like AI and Data Science continue to transform industries and create new job markets, it becomes crucial that we bridge this knowledge gap,” said Pramath Raj Sinha, who has joined One upGrad and is shaping up the agenda at upGrad Foundation. “It was carefully designed to build an equipped Bharat that is equally ready & capable for the global jobs of tomorrow,” Sinha added.

The bootcamps yielded impressive outcomes and received encouraging feedback from trainees. “We have gained knowledge of data science, Python, machine learning, and deep learning, which is very useful for us. Sessions were designed in a way that we could clear each and every doubt with trainers,” concluded a trainee Urmila who attended the Bootcamp at NSTI Bengaluru. upGrad Foundation is set to scale up its initiatives in training craft instructors at NSTI centers across the country. Through relentless efforts to accelerate the adoption of AI and Data Science, the Foundation will continue to empower India with modern-day skill competencies.

About upGrad

Started in 2015, upGrad is Asia’s largest integrated Learning, Skilling, and Workforce Development Company. The offerings range from online & hybrid Degree programs to pathway and study abroad programs to certification and Bootcamps to Diploma, Master’s and Doctorate programs for working professionals. upGrad provides most of these programs to enterprise clients through its B2B arm along with recruitment and staffing services. To date, upGrad has enrolled 10 million+ learners from 70+ countries, boasts a network of 300+ direct global university partners, wide line-up of 2500+ pathway connections, 20,000+ recruitment partners, and an enterprise arm with 3000 corporate partners, worldwide. www.upgrad.com

NetApp Empowers Students From Less-resourced Communities With Data Science Skills

Yesterday, at Christel House School in Bangalore, more than one hundred school children from local elementary and secondary schools were given the unique opportunity to share their data-driven ideas for improving education. They included calling on governments to fund more computer labs in schools, dedicated curriculum time to learning about mental health issues and focusing on skills development so that students feel prepared to enter the job market.

The event was hosted by NetApp, a global, cloud-led, data-centric software company, the India STEM Foundation, and World’s Largest Lesson, an education program run by Project Everyone working in partnership with UNICEF.

“Education must be transformed to meet the needs of an ever-changing world,” said Alison Bellwood, Executive Director of World’s Largest Lesson. “Today’s school students have a unique perspective, informed by their COVID-19 experiences and the world they see around them. Our teacher resources this year are designed for students to explore issues around SDG4: Quality Education, using data. If we listen and learn from students, we can find the solutions to make education effective for all.”

During the event, students presented bold ideas informed by local education data to an audience of education leaders, parents, and corporate leaders including Smt. K A Sadhana, Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technical Museum, National Council of Science Museums, Aurelia Ardito, Education Specialist at UNICEF India and Ravi Chhabria, Managing Director of NetApp India.

“COVID-19 presented an urgency as well as a once in a generation opportunity to transform the education system through technology, by implementing it as tool for capacity building, inclusiveness and quality learning, without replacing the essential role of educators. Technology has huge potential for changing how education is delivered in India and can increase access to and quality of learning. STEM and digital skills are becoming increasingly important priorities for UNICEF as critical pathways to advance transformative results, helping young people become skilled in areas critical for the next generation labour force”, UNICEF Education Specialist, Aurelia Ardito.

"Our vision is to empower youngsters to discover and develop critical data science skills, preparing them to thrive in a data-driven world. Our own program ‘Data Explorers’ is designed to reach and engage under-represented youth in less-resourced communities and inspire them to bring about positive change at a social level,” said Ravi Chhabria, Managing Director of NetApp India. “Our partnership with World’s Largest Lesson and India STEM Foundation further broadens our reach bringing more students into the education conversation and data-driven world.”

The students’ ideas and data insights were generated in school workshops using the Fact-ivist Lesson delivered by India STEM Foundation. This Lesson was developed by World’s Largest Lesson and NetApp as part of this year’s campaign. Literacy rates, school infrastructure and access to computer labs are among the issues students are exploring.

World’s Largest Lesson and NetApp are inviting all students in India aged 10-18 to share their ideas for transforming education so that their voices can be represented in a global survey of students called the Transforming Education Survey. In 2023 the results will be shared in a report co-authored by children.

About World’s Largest Lesson

World’s Largest Lesson is committed to introducing children to the Sustainable Development Goals at school and giving students a voice to drive change. World’s Largest Lesson is delivered in partnership with UNICEF, with the support of UNESCO, along with many other NGOs, private sector organizations and foundations. Learn more at https://worldslargestlesson.globalgoals.org

About NetApp and Data Explorers

NetApp is a global, cloud-led, data-centric software company that empowers organizations to lead with data in the age of accelerated digital transformation. The company provides systems, software and cloud services that enable them to run their applications optimally from the data center to cloud, whether they are developing in the cloud, moving to the cloud, or creating their own cloudlike experiences on-premises. With solutions that perform across diverse environments, NetApp helps organizations build their own data fabric and securely deliver the right data, services, and applications to the right people—anytime, anywhere.

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NetApp Data Explorers is a student learning journey filled with exploration, investigation, and problem solving with social issue data. Learn more about Data Explorers.

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About the Partnership

This year the World’s Largest Lesson is joining forces with NetApp to empower children to act for education (SDG 4) using the power of data.

About the Transforming Education Survey

World’s Largest Lesson worked with Play Verto, experts in designing playful interactive data experiences, in the creation of the Transforming Education Survey. The survey is available to play both online and offline and is for children aged 10 and above. A report on the findings, co-authored by children, will be published in March 2023.

About the Global Goals for Sustainable Development (SDGs)

The Sustainable Development Goals or Global Goals are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to be a "blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all". The SDGs were set up in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly and signed by all 193 member states. They are intended to be achieved by 2030.

About Global Goal 4: Quality Education

Sustainable Development Goal 4 is about quality education and is among the 17 Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations in September 2015. The full title of SDG 4 is "Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all".

Course5 Intelligence Sets Up New Facility in Coimbatore; To Hire Local Talent in Data Science, Analytics & AI

Analytics & AI solutions company, Course5 Intelligence, has set up a new facility in Coimbatore to attract local talent and augment growth plans. The company will focus on hiring data scientists, data engineers, analytics specialists and AI scientists at the new facility for large-scale business projects as well as AI-based research projects in collaboration with top Engineering colleges and Course5’s AI Labs. Headquartered in Mumbai, the company has other offices in Bengaluru and Gurugram in India, and in the UK, USA, and UAE.

Course5 is committed to attracting and nurturing high-quality talent while delivering excellence to its global clientele. The company’s management believes that Coimbatore and its surrounding regions offer a rich source of technology talent, much of it emerging from some of the finest Engineering universities located here. Expansion in this region will provide Course5 Intelligence with additional access to the talent pool available in the regions close to Coimbatore.

The Company plans to hire over 2000 Analytics & Data Science professionals in the city in a phased manner over the next few years.

On the Coimbatore facility, Ashwin Mittal, Chairman, MD and CEO of Course5 Intelligence, said, “The new facility is part of our move to build a strong Analytics & AI center of excellence. We intend to substantially scale up operations at Coimbatore in the next five years. We believe that there is tremendous talent available in this region and we will bring our proven process of Course5 University to propel that talent base to success.”

Course5 Intelligence caters to many Fortune 500 companies across the globe. The company’s clients span Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT), Pharma & Lifesciences, CPG, Retail and other sectors. Employees at the Coimbatore facility will join Course5’s global workforce in delivering cutting-edge analytics and insights solutions to this global client base.

Course5 Intelligence Limited (“Course5”) focuses on helping organizations drive digital transformation using artificial intelligence (“AI”), advanced analytics and insights. Course5’s AI-driven products and solutions and IP-led solutions are supported by industry-specific domain experience and the latest technologies and aim at enabling organizations to solve complex issues relating to their customers, markets and competition at speed and scale. Course5 combines a multi-disciplinary approach to data integration across structured and unstructured data sources to help businesses grow through informed decision-making. Course5’s clients include four of seven world’s largest companies by market capitalization as of November 30, 2021, four of the top ten pharmaceutical companies in terms of net revenue in 2020, and two of the five largest CPG companies in terms of net revenue in 2020.

Fashinza is Debuting AI and Tech-based Supply Chain Solutions at Las Vegas' Magic Fashion Trade Show 2022

• Fashinza to showcase tech-based smart apparel manufacturing solutions to help brands and manufacturers work together through a unique digitized supply chain powered by AI and technology
• Fashinza’s smart design-to-delivery platform solves most major manufacturing problems for global brands and retailers
• Platform provide cost savings through improvement of unit economics on the supply side by leveraging “unutilized capacity” and “optimizing production efficiency”

Fashinza, an AI-driven B2B marketplace and tech-enabled apparel manufacturing platform for fashion brands, retailers and manufacturers will debut its latest tech-based product offerings and solutions at the MAGIC Fashion Trade Show 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada from August 8 to August 10, 2022. The Fashinza team, including the founders, will be onsite to showcase solutions designed to help brands and manufacturers work together directly through a unique digitized supply chain.

Using AI and Data Science to change the way brands source products

Fashinza’s “one-stop apparel manufacturing platform” helps brands connect with manufacturers through AI-driven supplier matching. It offers brands the ability to place bulk orders with just one click and discover upcoming fashion trends through the use of a state-of-the-art trend forecasting algorithm. With recent updates to the platform, MAGIC Fashion Trade Show participants will be the first to see the latest from the manufacturing platform, including:

• Thousands of the latest designs from different categories from womenswear to menswear, athleisure, outerwear and kids wear
• How the platform provides Design to Delivery support to fashion brands and retailers
• How Fashinza has enabled Smart Digital factories for a seamless experience with manufacturers
• AI & Data-Driven Trend Forecasting including 45-day production turnaround
• Its repository of stock fabrics and patterns for fast and low-effort Design to Delivery options
• End-to-end shipping to anywhere in the world 

Customers can use the Fashinza app to track time and action calendars, a tool used in the apparel industry to stay up to date on manufacturing milestones to ensure timely delivery. 

(L-to-R) Jamil, Pawan and Abhishek

“Business-to-business marketplaces are here to stay and current systems are broken. We do not envision a world 20 years from now where brands would need to make 100 calls, send 200 emails, and wait six months for a bulk order,” says Pawan Gupta, CEO and co-founder. “We are solving real problems that are bringing in major results for our customers.” 

The pandemic exposed significant structural issues in the global apparel industry, which relies on months of long lead times, considerable volumes to drive down costs, and massive inventory problems. In addition, supply chains are mainly managed on emails and spreadsheets, resulting in all-too-common industry problems, like delayed deliveries and long turnaround times. 

Fashinza, which recently raised a $100 million in series-B funding led by Prosus Ventures (f.k.a. Naspers Ventures), is revolutionizing the apparel manufacturing industry through technology-led intervention, taking on industry problems head-on while fueling a culture of transparency, efficiency, sustainability and automation. For additional information, please visit www.fashinza.com.  

Fashinza is an AI-driven B2B marketplace for global fashion supply chains. They make it exceptionally easy for international brands to access design to delivery in as fast as 4 weeks with very low minimums. Fashinza offers access to a transparent production process that can be monitored 24/7 with 100% control enabled by their revolutionary FactoryOS. Their goal is to create a sustainable (i.e. net positive) supply chain by 2030 and empower SMB manufacturers with Industry 4.0 solutions. 

Fashinza has a roster of over 250 factories that currently serves 200+ brands across 6 countries, including the United States, Canada, UAE and India. The company was co-founded in 2020 by serial entrepreneurs Pawan Gupta, Abhishek Sharma, and Jamil Ahmad.

To Increase Agriculture Productivity Ambee Brings Data Science to Farming, Launches ‘SmartFarming Data’, an Environmental Intelligence Suite

Representational Image (credits - Thomas Richter on Unsplash)

Ambee launches ‘SmartFarming Data’ to increase agriculture productivity using environmental intelligence

Ambee’s ‘SmartFarming Data’ ​​is a suite of agro-weather, satellite imagery, and farm analytics that help farmers monitor and manage farms.

Ambee, an environmental intelligence company that supplies hyperlocal environmental data in real-time, has launched ‘SmartFarming Data’, a new offering that brings data science techniques to farmers and agribusinesses to improve the health of their farms. ‘SmartFarming Data’ by Ambee will help farmers understand their farms better, mitigate the impact of climate change on agriculture, take measures to monitor and mitigate soil degradation, and increase agricultural productivity using environmental data.

A recent report by the United Nations indicates that the world population is expected to grow to 10 Billion by 2050. According to the same report, the world loses around 12 million hectares of productive land each year, resulting in widespread implications such as poor agricultural yields, food scarcity, forced migration, and more. Year-on-year there has been a 40% decline in crop yield and crop quality due to depleting soil nutrition, climate change, and intensive farming techniques that cause significant greenhouse gas emissions.

 

There is a dire need to confront the requirement of increased agricultural production to feed a growing population. The answer as we have come to realise is not aggressive over farming, but sustainable agricultural practices while soldiering through climate change, depletion of natural resources, increased erosion, and more. We have to ensure access to a sufficient supply of healthy, diverse, and safe food for a growing global population while limiting the impact on the environment and coping with climate change. In order to do so, we need to adopt better and smarter farming techniques that not only improve production capacity but also minimise the overuse of water resources, chemicals, and other unsustainable practices that impact the environment.

‘SmartFarming Data’ by Ambee has been designed with a two-fold goal in mind - one, to increase agricultural productivity using environmental data, two, to assist in the implementation of sustainable farming practices to reduce the environmental impact of agriculture. The product provides historical and forecast agro-weather data to improve crop yield, detailed soil data to monitor soil productivity and mitigate the impact of climate change on agriculture. Furthermore, the product can also be used by agri companies to make critical business decisions based on historical and forecast yield quality, and researchers can use SmartFarming Data to find solutions to agricultural concerns.

Commenting on the new offering, Madhusudhan Anand, CTO and Co-Founder, Ambee, said, “The impact of climate-related events is universal. It affects everyone, everywhere, and in every industry. Among the many possible concerns caused by climate change, the threats to global agriculture stand out as one of the most serious. It impacts agricultural yield which will, in turn, cause severe food shortages. The food and agriculture organisation of the United Nations states that the global supply of food will need to increase by 70% by 2050 to meet the demands of the growing population. In order to cater to this demand, farmers need to have an informed and intimate understanding of their fields while ensuring efficient and responsible utilisation of natural resources.”

“At Ambee, we are on a mission to address the interlinked challenges of food security and climate change. Through our ‘SmartFarming Data’, our goal is to create easy access to environmental intelligence to help our farmers grow more with efficient utilisation of natural resources'' added Madhusudhan Anand.

Product features of ‘SmartFarming Data’

• Hyperlocal agro-weather data: Historical and forecast weather data to improve yield.
• Satellite imagery: Satellite images in true and false colours, high resolution, and downloadable formats.
• Real-time soil data: Soil data to monitor soil fertility, control moisture, and temperature level.
• NDVI data: NDVI (Normalised Difference Vegetation Index) and EVI (Enhanced Vegetation Index) are typically used to identify vegetation greenness. Ambee’s ‘SmartFarming Data’ offers NDVI and EVI data to assess vegetation health and behaviour.

Sectors using ‘SmartFarming Data’

• Farmers and Agricultural companies can use ‘SmartFarming Data’ for output enhancement and predictability.
• Crop insurance providers and financial lending institutions can use this for risk prediction and management.
• Government agri agencies and advisory can use this information for output predictability and implementation of sustainable agriculture practices.
• Seed production companies can use this information for quality maximization.

For more details visit: https://www.smartfarmingdata.com/

Why Is Data Science the Future for Businesses ?

Statista, a German company that specializes in market and consumer data, predicts that the number of internet-connected devices will reach 38.6 billion by 2025. By 2030, it is predicted that the number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices will reach 50 billion, creating a web of interconnected gadgets from smartphones to kitchen appliances.

The number of connected devices per household is expected to rise to 50 in 2021. This will transform how we manage and interact with our homes and businesses.

Businesses of all sizes rely on data scientists to help sift through large amounts of data to find valuable information to help optimize and analyze their organizations.

In light of the proliferation of data, the need to analyze and interpret information in order to gain insights is increasing day by day. This makes data science extremely important for businesses as it helps business-persons to make decisions and tackle problems effectively.

As technology advances, we are generating more and more data which has rendered traditional business intelligence obsolete and the only way forward is through the use of advanced analytics and machine learning instead of just using conventional methods to get answers from data sets.

Why is Data Science Important to businesses?

In the business world, data science is becoming increasingly important. It is a relatively young industry, but today it is becoming increasingly important to understand its significance. An important facet of Data Science is the collection, storage, analysis, and interpretation of data. Its applications span health care, business, social media marketing, and even sports betting.

With the power of data analysis and statistics, we have been able to explain and predict certain outcomes in almost any business setup. A combination of math and computer science is used to solve real business problems using data science. In this way, the risk of going into uncharted territory of 'unstructured' data and gaining valuable insights to help businesses make better decisions is taken.

Companies of all sizes rely on data scientists to help them extract useful information from an ocean of data to help them optimize and analyze their operations based on these findings. To find relevant results, data scientists ask data-centric questions, analyze data, and apply math and statistics.

What does a Data Scientist do for businesses?

Since the arrival of data scientists, data gathering and analysis from various channels has eliminated the need to take high stake risks. Using existing data, data scientists create models that simulate a variety of potential actions; in this way, organizations can learn which path will bring about the best results. Measuring key metrics that are related to important changes and quantifying their success pays off.

A majority of companies have at least one source of collecting customer data, whether it's from Google Analytics or customer surveys. A key component of data science is its ability to take existing data, which may not be valuable on its own, and combine it with other data points to generate insights that an organization can use to learn more about its audience and customers.

By analyzing disparate data sources, a data scientist can identify the key groups with precision. Organizations can tailor their services and products to customer groups, increasing profit margins.

Furthermore, data scientists can use all of the data points to find the candidates who best fit the organization's needs and help in recruitment. In addition to utilizing the vast amount of data that is already available, internal processing for resumes and applications, and even sophisticated data-driven aptitude tests and games, data science can assist your recruitment team in making speedier and more accurate choices.

Data science is the future of business because it provides a way for companies to unlock more value from their data. For example, you can use data science techniques to predict which customers are likely to churn or become less valuable over time. Data science also makes it possible to understand customer sentiment and improve the customer experience. This can be done by drawing inferences from text analytics, social media analytics, and other forms of unstructured data.

Conclusion

Any business capable of utilizing their data effectively can benefit from data science. Data science is a valuable tool for any company in any industry. From analyzing workflows and hiring new candidates to helping senior staff make better-informed decisions, it's valuable across the board and will definitely shape the future of businesses.

Despite being one of the fastest growing fields for new graduates, the demand far exceeds the supply in data science. Additionally, business intelligence specialists and analysts are also being explored for democratizing access to data science and accelerating hiring through the solution.

A data scientist can serve as an organization's strategic advisor and partner by ensuring their staff is able to maximize their analytics capabilities. Using performance metrics and other information, data scientists enable better decision-making processes throughout the organization and help different types of business to advance.

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IIM Ahmedabad Launches Brij Disa Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Centre to Serve as a Platform for Industry, Academia, Researchers and Students for Research and Knowledge Generation

Ahmedabad, August 16, 2021: The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, a premiere global management Institute, announces the launch of the Brij Disa Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (CDSA). The endowment for this Centre has been contributed by Mr Deepak Gupta, Joint Managing Director, Kotak Mahindra Group.

The Centre shall undertake leading-edge research in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence that will support businesses, governance, and policymaking. It aims to forge synergistic and collaborative relationships between scholars and practitioners in data-intensive organizations, besides undertaking case-based research to understand the current industry practice and develop case studies for classroom teaching.

Announcing the launch of the Centre, Professor Errol D’Souza, Director, IIMA, said, “Data Science and Artificial Intelligence are increasingly impacting businesses across the world. AI has become an inevitable part of our lives. To harness the power of these advanced technologies for augmenting businesses, the need of the hour is to bring together different stakeholders onto the same platform, conduct intensive research to identify challenges, determine potential and provide impactful insights. The Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at IIMA will take on an important role wherein it will create knowledge that will further augment growth in business and societal advancement, at large, through its offerings.”

Besides connecting relevant stakeholders, CDSA will also be responsible for dissemination of the knowledge to a wide audience both within and outside the realm of the Institute through seminars, workshops and conferences.

Elaborating on the goals of the Centre, Professor Ankur Sinha, Co-Chairperson, CDSA said, “We intend to develop the Centre as the epicentre of knowledge on Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. An important step towards this goal is to undertake in-depth research on the practical application of data science and AI and share the knowledge generated, thereof. We also aim to engage with the industry and establish synergies that can provide sound technical exposure to the students and offer plausible solutions that can be utilised by the industry and academia.”

Professor Anindya S Chakrabarti, Co-Chairperson, CDSA explained the imminent need for research and development in the field of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. “AI has transitioned from being a field of science to an integral element of our daily lives. There is a pressing need to harness the power of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. This can be a game changer, not just for businesses but also for societal needs. The Centre will provide insights that can be of tremendous value to policy makers,” said Professor Chakrabarti.

The Centre will also take up challenging consulting projects of considerable practical importance in collaboration with industry players. One of the major highlights of the Centre is an exhaustive annual report on the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence industry in the country, which shall provide a holistic view of the industry, identify challenges and gaps, gauge scope of the industry and offer plausible solutions.

Advisory Committee Members:

The advisory committee of the Centre includes Sanjiv Das, William and Janice Terry Professor of Finance at Santa Clara University's Leavey School of Business; Sunil Gupta, Edward W. Carter Professor of Business Administration, and co-chair of the executive program on Driving Digital Strategy at Harvard Business School; Tiziana Di Matteo, Professor of Econophysics in the Department of Mathematics, King’s College, London.

About IIM Ahmedabad:

The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) is a premier, global management Institute that is at the forefront of promoting excellence in the field of management education. Over the 60 years of its existence, it has been acknowledged for its exemplary contributions to scholarship, practice and policy through its distinctive teaching, high-quality research, nurturing future leaders, supporting industry, government, social enterprise and creating a progressive impact on society.

IIMA was founded as an innovative initiative by the Government, industry and international academia in 1961. Since then, it has been consolidating its global footprint and today it has a network with over 80 top international institutions and a presence in Dubai. Its eminent faculty members and close to 40,000 alumni, who are at the helm of influential positions in all walks of life also contribute to its global recognition.

Over the years, IIMA’s academically superior, market-driven, and socially impactful programmes, have earned high reputation and acclaim globally. It became the first Indian institution to receive international accreditation from EQUIS. The renowned flagship two-year Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) is ranked 20th in the FT Master in Management Ranking 2020 and the one-year Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives (PGPX) has been ranked 48th in the FT Global MBA rankings 2021. The institute also is placed first in the Government of India’s National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), India Rankings 2020. IIMA offers consultancy services and more than 200 curated executive education programmes in customized, blended, and open enrolment formats for a diverse audience comprising of business leaders, policymakers, industry professionals, academicians, government officials, armed forces personnel, agri-business and other niche sector specialists and entrepreneurs. To know more about IIMA, please visit: https://www.iima.ac.in/

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AI, Data Science to Innovation Management, IIT Roorkee Launches 7 New-Age Tech-related Academic Programmes

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee has launched seven new academic programmes in select areas of engineering, architecture, economics, and management along with specialization in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence to cater to the rising demand for new-age technologies.

Secretary, Department of Science & Technology (DST) Professor Ashutosh Sharma hoped that these programmes would help students and working professionals add value to their respective fields. “New Initiatives of this kind separate the leaders from followers, and I am delighted to hear about the outlines and philosophy of the programmes,” he said while inaugurating the new programmes at the oldest technical institution of the country in an online ceremony on July 30, 2021.

“The new programmes involve the transmission of relevant knowledge and using the knowledge we produce. They are inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary and also in line with National Education Policy 2020. Their launch shows that we are on to breaking some of the silos that we have historically created,” DST Secretary added.

The programmes, which include six postgraduate degree programs and one five-year integrated program, would be offered to students from the next autumn session (2021-2022). They aim to facilitate quality education in new and emerging areas that are becoming more and more relevant today. 

The entire bunch comprises of -

1. M. Tech. (Artificial Intelligence) and, 
2. M. Tech. (Data Science) under the Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Data Science (CAIDS).
3. M. Des. (Industrial Design) and,
4. MIM (Masters in Innovation Management) under the Department of Design.
5. Online M. Tech. (Microelectronics and VLSI) for working industry professionals under the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering.
6. MS Economics (Five Year Integrated program) under the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences.
7. M. Tech. (Dam Safety and Rehabilitation) under the proposed International Centre for Dams (currently coordinated by Department of Hydrology).

B. V. R. Mohan Reddy, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIT Roorkee, who was present during the launch, hoped that these new programs would change the mindset towards learning by making it more flexible, accessible, and a life-long process. “We are also aiming for Atma Nirbhar Bharat, and so new areas with a new approach to learning is important, innovation is an integral part of our future, as is entrepreneurship. I recommend entrepreneurship programs to make sure we have a lot more job creators.”

Prof. Ajit K Chaturvedi, Director, IIT Roorkee, expressed confidence that these new programmes would fulfil the demand of future technologies in higher education. “All these new academic programs address the needs of our country. They have been created after careful deliberations at several levels,” he pointed out. Several other dignitaries of the institute were also present on the occasion of launch of these new programmes.

Maths Learning App Countingwell Announces New Certification Program in Mathematical Foundations for Data Science

Continuing with its stated goal to democratize maths learning, leading edtech startup Countingwell today announced the launch of its Certification Program in Mathematical Foundations for Data Science. The nine-day program is designed to empower middle school students studying in classes 6th to 8th to use fundamentals of mathematics and apply them to data analysis.

Students will learn the basics of Data Science through Data Collection and Organisation, Data Visualization, Data Analysis and Summary. As an introduction, the program is available free of cost for all eligible students and can be enrolled via the Countingwell app.

"This program will help students develop a strong understanding of data analytics, not just to prepare them for a future career in Data Science, but to make data-driven decisions in any career they pursue," said Nirmal Shah, Cofounder of Countingwell.

Data science is a rewarding and highly sought after career today in India and other countries, with the demand for skilled professionals growing at an average rate of 50%, according to a recent tech hiring trends report by Dice. Data scientists are expected to provide answers to complex business problems, or uncover new insights into a business’ functioning by analyzing and processing vast amounts of raw data. In the US, the median starting salary for data scientists is $95,000, almost double the U.S. median salary average.

"One of our key goals is to get middle-school students introduced to career opportunities and higher learning involving mathematics applications," said Nirmal. “From our interactions with and assessments of these students over time, we realised that there is a critical need to develop analytical mindsets, and higher order thinking skills among these students. This certification programme will allow students to go beyond theoretical or classroom maths to real-life applications and help them develop higher-order thinking skills to align with these applications."

Maths is today widely considered as a necessary foundation of a rewarding career across many professions related to STEM. Fields of coding, AI, economics, data science, Actuarial sciences: all have maths at their core.

“It is imperative to help students become better at this life skill, so they are able to use it effectively in future. Integrating it with Maths learning, helps them understand how they would apply maths in thier careers and day-to-day life. Many students ask the question “why should we learn maths”, and with courses like these, we want to help them dicover the answer," added Nirmal.

The Countingwell Data Science program is available for students in India as well as in the Middle East. To enroll for the program, students can download the Countingwell app. Students will also be given a certificate of completion upon successful completion of the program.

Soon A Technology Business Incubator in IET Lucknow, Two New Courses in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

The Technology Business Incubator will be set up at the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), a constituent institution of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU). The Executive Council of the University gave in-principle consent on this on Tuesday. Now the proposal related to this will be sent to the Department of Science and Technology for approval. Vice Chancellor Prof. In the meeting chaired by Vinay Kumar Pathak, it was also agreed to start two new courses in IET.

After getting the grant from Department of Science and Technology (DST), government of India, in the Technology Business Incubator, work will be done on Electric Vehicle and Industrial Automation. The institute will train the people associated with it and also conduct research in this area.

Electric vehicle is a big need of today, in view of which the institute has started work on it. In the meeting, two new courses will be started in IET from the new session, which include MTech (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science) and BTech Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence).

Pro. Pathak informed that in compliance with the new education policy in the meeting, BTech Computer Science in Hindi will also be conducted in the affiliated institutions of the university. Work on this has started after getting the green signal from the Academic Council in the past.

In the meeting, it was also approved for compassionate appointment to the dependents of one teacher and two employees who were serving and recently died in the university. The minutes of the Building Committee, Academic Council and Finance Committee were also approved in the meeting. In the meeting, Padmashree Prof. Manindra Agrawal Deputy Director, IITA Kanpur, Special Secretary, Technical Education Department, Kripa Shankar Singh, Vice Chancellor Prof. Vineet Kansal, Registrar Nandlal Singh, Finance Officer GP Singh etc. were present.

A Simple Guide to Data Science Life Cycle

Today in this technology era, data science is one progressing field these days. The strong improvements seen in computational world databases give the best analysis of users’ behaviour and pattern. The whole data science life cycle begins with analyzing a problem and giving out the solution to it. Generally, a whole process to analyze and collect data is set by data scientists. 

Data science has an immense role in the business field. It lets the HR managers job easily by automatically selecting job applicants as per their requirements by producing sales forecasts and business analytics. Data science is not only in the corporate field but also in healthcare, manufacturing, entertainment, and logistics. The best part in the process of data science scientists follows the same framework as there are always some steps in general in the process of data cycle irrespective of the specifications of the project.

Life Cycle Steps

The basic common steps taken by data scientists for each project are as follows:

• Problem Identification
  
  All data science life cycle projects start with the process of identifying problems. For setting any goal for any project, the first thing is to understand the problem we are trying to solve. Identifying the problem can be effortless for the data science life cycle. You need to come up with the problem and goal which is needed to achieve. This goal or problem will act as a base for the whole data science life cycle model.

• Choice Of Representative Sample
  
  It is crucial to pick up the right data science life cycle project, especially when it is a big data plan. Here, representative samples are created by determining the correct variable suitable for solving a problem and answering the question.
• Data Gathering
  
  It is also called data mining. Here, necessary data are collected for the project. According to the location and approach, data scientists need to decide the source for collecting data it can be collecting from mobile applications, data off websites, and third-party warehouses. Here data science team also performs another step of establishing databases that can store all the information.
  
  
• Data Cleaning
  
  According to the representative sample, the life cycle of data science involves transforming the collected data in the same format. Firstly, they had to find the data that is not matching then by making proper calculations and algorithms for matching it. Foul Data can lead to disappointing results. If the data is not correct, one cannot get correct results even if algorithms for examining data are perfect.
• Development of Data Model
  
  To meet the project goal and analyze the results, data models are developed based on what the scientist wants to achieve. What scientists want to achieve will decide the development of data science. There are distinct choices for the data model, but the ultimate aim is to generate a solution that can be utilized and analyzed to meet the project's ultimate goal.

• Data Analysis
  
  The aim to conduct this step is to promote engineering. Features refer to measurable attributes -they give quantifiable results which can be used for machine learning or predictive learning. Data scientists often use several features to come at the best predictions possible.

• Data Visualization
  
  It is a part where the results of data are explained through tables, graphs, and charts. It assists analysts and scientists with patterns related to data. It also helps to interpret compound results for those who belong to some other background.
• Deployment
  
  Data scientists need to examine the system to ensure it performs the required tasks correct or provide because deployment involves making use of the results and analyze to perform predictive explanation, executing a program for ML, and contribute insights into the tools which are used in the organization that was a result of the whole study.
• Long Term Monitoring
  
  These are for projects which are continuous for the long run. Here data scientists need to design a system that mines regularly and produces data sets as variable changes in time and need extended data cleaning, data mining, and analysis.
• Re-Evaluation
  
  Re-evaluation may occur in different forms. Here, data scientists assess each step and choose if any rectification is needed to enhance the project before stepping to the next step of the whole cycle. This concludes the entire data science process life cycle.

Conclusion

These are the ten steps in the whole data science life cycle. A key skill set to have is providing a comprehensive and practical description.

The display of the data obtained and transformed must be brief and penetrable enough for the crowd. Information, data content, existing goal, and systematic method are whole, called the heart of the entire data science life cycle. Jigsaw Academy offers data science certification courses that can help you gain your data science certificate.


Reference -

• https://www.jigsawacademy.com/blogs/data-science/data-science-life-cycle/
• https://www.upgrad.com/blog/data-analytics-lifecycle/#:~:text=Analytics%20Project%20Ideas-,Conclusion,and%20analyzed%20for%20business%20goals.

Data Science Institutes in Bangalore

Bangalore is India's IT hub. The city is home to numerous IT companies making it the ideal destination for aspiring professionals to plan a prosperous career. Frequent skill up-gradation is a crucial requirement for a successful career, and hence, young professionals in Bangalore need to keep themselves updated with the necessary skills. 

There are several training institutes in Bangalore offering training in niche skills, but only a few offer comprehensive training and are reliable. Data science is a flourishing field, and the demand for data scientists will only increase with time. Therefore, data science courses are a key to enjoy a prosperous career. If you are looking for a data science institute in Bangalore, then we have got you covered. Here we discuss the top 3 data science institutes in Bangalore.

1. INSOFE:

INSOFE offers the most comprehensive courses in data science in Bangalore. The institute has withstood the test of time and today is known as Bangalore's premier institute for learning data science and machine learning.

The institute offers a unique combination of expert faculty and state-of-the-art infrastructure. They use technology to complement LIVE teaching, whether online or offline and do not pre-empt it through recorded content. The institute focuses on learning outcomes and has co-created and co-delivered globally recognized bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and certificate programs for individuals and enterprises from varied backgrounds.

INSOFE has customized courses that cater to the specific needs of students. There are bachelors, postgraduate certificates, and masters courses for software enthusiasts. For management aspirants, INSOFE has conceived special bachelor and doctoral programs. For core engineers, the institute provides masters degrees in dual specialization in engineering and data science.

INSOFE provides facilities like educational loans and merit scholarships. Plus, it conducts campus recruitment drives to help students in securing a job after completing their studies. They have a stellar record of placements, and their 6000 plus students are placed successfully in several MNCs. The 5:1 student-faculty ratio ensures every student gets adequate attention. They have 75 plus faculty members equipped with rich experience and effective teaching skills. The institute has branches in Hyderabad, Chennai, and Mumbai.

2. DataMites:

DataMites is a leading data science institute in Bangalore. It provides full-fledged data science training, machine learning, python programming, tableau, deep learning, and artificial intelligence training. DataMites' vision is to churn out quality professionals who can withstand growing competition and rising complexities in the technological world.

Experienced professionals possessing strong industry knowledge and expertise in the data science field deliver the training at DataMites.

The institute is famous for feeding customized solutions according to the needs of the trainee. It caters to training requirements of freshers, software professionals, analytic-interested candidates, and corporate companies.

The data science course in this institute includes different key branches such as Certified Data Science course, Statistics for Data Science course, Python for Data Science course, Data Scientist with R course, and Diploma in Data Science. Facilities of online as well as offline classes are available.

DataMites has branches in Chennai, Hyderabad, and Pune.

3. ExcelR:

ExcelR training institute provides extensive data science courses in Bangalore. Their courses cover complete data science lifecycle concepts from data collection, data extraction, data cleansing, data exploration, data transformation, feature engineering, data integration, data mining, building prediction models, data visualization, and deploying the solution to the customer. They focus on skills and tools like statistical analysis, text mining, regression modelling, machine learning, deep learning, and Tableau. The institute also offers placement as part of the data science training program and has placed over 400+ participants in various multinational companies including, E&Y, Panasonic, Accenture, VMWare, Infosys, IBM, etc. ExcelR's trainers are working as data scientists with over 15+ years of professional experience. The majority of their trainers are alumni of IIT, ISB, and IIM, and a few are PhD professionals.

SP Jain Global's Bachelor of Data Science program Ranked #1 in India

MUMBAI, India , Nov. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bachelor of Data Science (BDS) program by SP Jain School of Global Management has emerged at the top spot in the annual Data Science Education Rankings by the Analytics India Magazine (AIM), India's foremost data analytics publication.

The ranking is calculated from scores across several parameters such as course pedagogy, faculty profile and credentials, gender diversity, faculty to student ratio, graduation outcome, external relations, placement assistance, ROI, brand value and student review. With top scores in pedagogy and course structure, faculty profile and credentials, and faculty-to-student ratio, this latest ranking places SP Jain ahead of more established data science courses in India .

"We, at SP Jain School of Global Management, are thrilled to lead the way for students to develop the most important technical and analytical skills that will strengthen their value as data scientists and analysts," shares Dr. Abhijit Dasgupta , Director of the Bachelor of Data Science program at SP Jain School of Global Management . "With companies pouring millions into their digital transformation initiatives, data science has emerged as the most important skill for the modern workforce. So much so that even junior data scientists command average starting salaries of over USD 100,000 in top companies."

The BDS at SP Jain School of Global Management is a 3-year multi-city bachelor's program aimed at preparing the next generation of innovative data scientists and analysts. Students learn the most cutting-edge skills needed to manage, distil, and interpret data for industries - from finance and healthcare to marketing and advertising. The course curriculum includes programming languages like Python and R and big data frameworks like Hadoop. With an emphasis on extracting meaning from data, this course is designed to prepare students for careers in a wide array of industries as well as for Master's programs in Data Science.

Dr. Dasgupta adds that one of the most unique and rewarding aspects of the course is an internship component that gives students exposure and hands-on experience working with real and complex data at a fast-growing company. "I am thrilled to share that our students have in the past, secured internships and research opportunities at Johnson & Johnson (Australia ), AI Australia, IIT Bombay, Adaptive Investments (USA ), University of Massachusetts (USA), VP Bank (Vietnam ) and Faethm AI (Australia ), AWS, Oracle, IBM, SAS Institute, IEEE, Tableau, ACS, and Instagram, among others.

These internships have offered our students fantastic opportunities to build their own portfolio, work with professionals in the field and demonstrate that they are already one step ahead of their peers," shares Dr. Dasgupta.

In 2019, the BDS course was accredited by the Data Science Council of America (DASCA), the foremost credentialing body for Data Science & Engineering program in the United States and around the world. For more information, please visit www.spjain.org .

ABOUT SP JAIN SCHOOL OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT (SP JAIN GLOBAL)

SP Jain is an Australian business school with campuses in Mumbai , Dubai , Singapore and Sydney . The School offers a plethora of undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and doctoral programs with a motive of crafting leaders for the 21st century workplace. Their full-time MBA programs have significant recognition as evinced through global rankings.

Forbes: Top 15 Best International 1-year MBAs (2019-21) Times Higher Education-Wall Street Journal: Top 5 Best International 1-year MBAs (2018) Forbes: Top 20 Best International 1-year MBAs (2017-19) The Economist: Top 100 Full-Time MBAs worldwide (2015) Forbes: Top 10 Best International 1-year MBAs (2015-17) Forbes: Top 20 Best International Business Schools (2013-15) Financial Times: Top 100 Global MBA programs (2011 and 2012) SP Jain is registered as a Higher Education Provider in Australia . Upon graduation, students receive a degree conferred by SP Jain School of Global Management, Australia . SP Jain's world-class business courses are accredited by the Department of Education/Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), Australia. SP Jain is registered as a Private Education Institute (PEI) by the committee for Private Education (CPE), Singapore. The academic qualifications granted by SP Jain and certified by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Dubai are recognized in the Emirate of Dubai . Click here to read more.

Jayesh Ranjan bats with world of Data Scientists and professionals for Data Driven Agriculture at Indo Data Week

TS Govt rolled out AI for AI(Agriculture Innovations) aimed at digital technology-led agriculture innovations, Jayesh Ranjan told Data and AI for Social Good specialists from all over the world.

The modern farmers can be digital farmers

Hyderabad, November 18, 2020....Telangana is one of the first two states in India to have Open Data Policy after Sikkim. The policy which came into being four years back puts responsibility on Government, institutions and other stakeholders Jayesh Ranjan informed a group of Data Scientists and Data Professionals gathered virtually from all over the world at the inauguration of 2nd Virtual Indo Data Week being organized from Hyderabad.

The theme of the two day meet is "Applied Data Science and Artificial Intelligence for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals", informed Parvathy Krishnan of DAV Data Solutions, the organiser welcoming the gathering.

DAV Data Solutions chose Hyderabad for Indo Data Week because of supportive and collaborative governments, its fast adaption of new wave of technologies and their proactive approach and positive response from the stake holders she said.

The conference features more than 40 speakers from all over the globe. Speakers and delegates from organisations such as World Bank, Pulse Lab Jakarta, Emerging Technologies Wing — Government of Telangana, National Health Authority — Government of India, startups and innovation hubs, Impact Scientist, Knowledge Exchange Innovation Center Thailand, FluxGen Technologies, research and academia such as Jheronimus Academy of Data Science, Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad, and Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad are participating.

Addressing the 60 plus gathering, the top IT official of the Government of Telangana, Jayesh appreciated the organiser DAV Data Solutions for organising the event despite the current situation. He congratulated Parvathy Krishnan and her youth and intern-lead event team for organising quality deliberations on such a very important subject.

The theme is extremely aligned with the Telangana Government's plans. Though there is so much knowledge and Data is available but we are unable to put it to use to the extent desired for the benefit of the communities he said.

Speaking further Jayesn Ranjan added the need to seriously look at soil health. How do we protect soil health? He asked. Farm lands are shrinking due to urbanisation. Agriculture is very important for Telangana state. Since January 2020, the year is being observed as Year of Artificial Intelligence(AI) in the state to promote its use in various sectors ranging from urban transportation and healthcare to agriculture and others. We have achieved a lot during past 11 months. We have been focusing on Agriculture and within in it on Data Sets. We have created many Data Sets in the state covering reports on weather and agriculture prices, location of market yards etc, Jayesh shared with the delegates of Indo Data Week.

AI has to be effectively used for social innovation. Modern farmers have to be digital farmers. We at the government embarked on AI for AI(Artificial Intelligence for Agriculture Innovation). Telangana Government uses AI for Agricultural Innovation.

AI for AI program is already rolled out to boost agricultural developments. Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, India (C4IR), World Economic Forum and State owned Agriculture University partners besides others. Agriculture is very important domain and we at government aim at digital technology-led agriculture innovations. Through this initiative, we aim to identify the high impact use cases of AI which could benefit both farmers and policymakers, Jayesh Ranjan added.

He batted for Data Driven Agriculture. For better farm performance, Data-Driven decision-making is need of the hour, Jayesh observed. It can be used for the Sowing Window Prediction. Target that window, which, data can guide us. Crops attract pests, you can predict pests attack. The opportunities for the farmers is endless. Data can be used in Planning, Forecasting, Selecting Crops and many. Multiple areas in Agriculture can use Data predictive tools which help officials better prepared, the IT Principal Secretary explained.

But there is a challenge to the Data. State owned Agriculture University is creating a Data Hub and standardising it along with other partners. Dept of Science and Technology, Govt of India supporting us on this. We are also collaborating with IIIT-H. Our government believes in Democratisation of Data. That is why we come out with Open Data policy as latest as in the year 2016 Jayesh Ranjan informed.

Indo Data Week began on 16th Novembet and will conclude on 22nd with a global Hackathon on "Climate Resilient Food Security in India" and winners will walk away with INR 0ne lakh prize money. It is supported and sponsored by the Government of Telangana.

The inaugural session also included addresses from Petrarca Karetji from UN Global Pulse and Sruthi Kannan from CISCO Launchpad.

Kai Kaiser from World Bank (Vietnam); Pranay Patil from Asian Development Bank, currently deputed to the National Health Authority, Govt of India, and Vitasari Anggraeni from Pulse Lab Jakarta spoke at a panel discussion on Big Data and COVID-19 immediately after the inauguration of kick starting the two days of knowledge sharing, and thought leadership conference around Data and SDGs.

Vocational Training Across India to have 13 New Courses Including AI, Data Science, Blockchain and Social Media

In an endeavor to skill and upskill the youth in relevant new age skills, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has urged the Indian states to further expand the new age courses across their respective training centers. The aim is to keep in pace with the changing digital technology age towards building ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ by meeting the local demand for skilled workforce in the State and also to increase the footprints of Indian workers in national and international markets.

Directorate General of Training (DGT), the apex organization of MSDE for development and co-ordination of the vocational training across the country, will be providing all possible technical support to the States for formulation of new proposals and training of instructors/trainers for such new-age courses. 

In this regard, DGT has already introduced 13 National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) compliant New-Age courses that include Data Analysts and Scientists, Technician Mechatronics, Smart Agriculture, Cloud Computing, Process Automation Experts, User Experience and Human-Machine Interaction Designers, Blockchain Specialists, Software and Applications Developers, Geoinformatics Assistant, AI and Machine Learning Specialists, Big Data Specialists, Information Security Analysts, Robotics Engineers and Ecommerce and Social Media Specialists. The duration of these training courses varies from 6 months to 2 years.

The technologies in manufacturing and services are rapidly transforming and the mechanical and manual interventions are increasingly becoming digitally and artificial-intelligence led. This makes it imperative that the ITIs are able to train new collar workers who are adept in these technologies. 

The courses have been developed in consultation and active participation of industrial experts, indicating wide demand and robust curriculum. In this connection, DGT had also written to the Additional Chief/Principal Secretaries of Technical Skill Education vide a letter dated 12th June 2020 requesting launch of the new age courses in all ITIs.

Speaking about the initiative, Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said, “The new wave of technology revolution is poised to change the nature of jobs and in order to keep pace with this changing nature, we need to undertake skilling of future workforce in relevant technology areas to meet the future demands of industries. 

The need of the hour is to restructure the current academic framework of ITIs to offer more robust technical programs in new technology areas of Industrial Revolution 4.0 like Data Analytics, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Blockchain etc.”

In an effort to align with the needs of industry and training in latest technology, DGT has signed various Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with technology companies to boost 21st century digital skill set training programmes as per Industry 4.0 revolution. 

The key players which DGT collaborated with include - IBM India Pvt. Ltd., SAP India, Microsoft Corp. (India) Ltd., NASSCOM, Quest Alliance, Accenture and CISCO etc. These MoU’s have enabled and initiated several tech trainings across the country.

AIM Releases Data Science Education Ranking 2020 for Full-Time PG Programmes in India

The Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics Course by tri-institutes IIM Calcutta, IIT Kharagpur and ISI Kolkata is top-ranked in the annual rankings on full-time data science postgraduate courses in India. With best scores in parameters such as pedagogy, faculty profile and credential, faculty to student ratio, graduation outcome, external relations & placement assistance and student review, it has a considerable lead when compared to other courses that participated in the ranking.
 
The annual data science education ranking by Analytics India Magazine is sought-after by students and professionals alike to set foot in the data science domain. The improved and detailed rankings, rank the courses across several parameters such as pedagogy, faculty profile and credentials, gender diversity, faculty to student ratio, graduation outcome, external relations, placement assistance, ROI, brand value and student review.
 
The rankings are concluded after extensive research and internal discussion that follow the inputs collated from participating institutes. The information received was then thoroughly studied, and follow-ups were made on any missing data and to validate any ambiguous information. Finally, the survey is processed to curate the detailed rank list.
 
Other full-time PG courses according to the ranking are:
 

• Postgraduate Programme In Data Science By Praxis Business School
• M.Tech Data Sciences (Business Analytics) By NMIMS (Deemed To Be University)
• Post Graduate Diploma In Management (Big Data Analytics) By Goa Institute Of Management
• PG Certificate In Leadership Through Analytics and Decision Sciences (LEAD) By T.A. Pai Management Institute
• Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics) By Symbiosis Centre For Management & Human Resource Development
• M.Tech CSE With Specialisation in Data Science By The Northcap University
• Master Of Business Administration (Data Sciences & Data Analytics) By Symbiosis Centre For Information Technology
• Master Of Science In Data Science By Vijaybhoomi University
• Post Graduate Diploma In Management (Data Science) By IFIM Business School
• Master Of Science (Data Science & Analytics) By NSHM Knowledge Campus
• Master Of Business Administration In Applied Data Science By Institute Of Product Leadership
• Master Of Science (Data Science & Spatial Analytics) By Symbiosis Institute Of Geoinformatics
• Master Of Science In Data Science (5 Years Integrated) By Thiagarajar College Of Engineering
• Master Of Science (Data Science) By Christ (Deemed To Be University)
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Data Science By IMS Pro School

 
Bhasker Gupta, CEO & Founder, AIM said, “The Data Science Academic Ranking on Full-time PG Courses aims to provide the participants, interested in delving into the data science domain, with the best options available to start their journey. With the extensive ranking process, we try our best to bring the best courses at the forefront."
 
The data science annual rankings by AIM publicly releases the ranking methodology and survey data received from all the institutes, to make these rankings transparent and unbiased.
 
This ranking only lists programmes that were nominated by their respective institutes/ colleges/ universities in the survey form and submitting the required information and data points for our evaluation.
 
Read the complete ranking here.
https://analyticsindiamag.com/aim-data-science-education-ranking-2020-top-full-time-pg-programmes-in-india/